What was found in Cortland's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 902.2 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CORTLAND CITY PWS · 7,105 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 828.5 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CORTLAND CITY PWS · 7,105 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 237 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CORTLAND CITY PWS · 7,105 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 182.5 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CORTLAND CITY PWS · 7,105 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 35.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CORTLAND CITY PWS · 7,105 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 14.337 µg/L 96% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CORTLAND CITY PWS · 7,105 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5.1575 µg/L 8.6% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CORTLAND CITY PWS · 7,105 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 4.535 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CORTLAND CITY PWS · 7,105 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.93 pCi/L 79% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CORTLAND CITY PWS · 7,105 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.46 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CORTLAND CITY PWS · 7,105 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.4525 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CORTLAND CITY PWS · 7,105 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.27 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CORTLAND CITY PWS · 7,105 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.49 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CORTLAND CITY PWS · 7,105 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.3075 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CORTLAND CITY PWS · 7,105 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.275 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CORTLAND CITY PWS · 7,105 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.9250 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CORTLAND CITY PWS · 7,105 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.9010 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CORTLAND CITY PWS · 7,105 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.5600 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CORTLAND CITY PWS · 7,105 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CORTLAND CITY PWS · 7,105 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Cortland
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CORTLAND CITY PWS | 7,105 |
Frequently asked questions about Cortland tap water
Is Cortland tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Cortland. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Cortland?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Cortland, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Cortland's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Cortland include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Barium, Copper, Lithium. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.